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Method for fabricating absorbent articles

US9549857B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2014
Grant dateJan 24, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1044
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for fabricating absorbent article having multiple layers, and deformed zones of targeted performance, and colored regions, the method comprising the steps of forming discrete features on at least one layer, printing colored regions on at least one layer, integrating multiple layers to form an absorbent assembly, and cutting the absorbent assembly into individual absorbent articles, wherein the steps are carried out continuously.

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